| Resolution Number: | 2006-A159 |
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| Title: | Affirm Commitment to the Anglican Communion |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Substituted |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 75th General Convention of The Episcopal Church reaffirm the abiding commitment of The Episcopal Church to the fellowship of churches that constitute the Anglican Communion and seek to live into the highest degree of communion possible; and be it further
Resolved, That the 75th General Convention reaffirm that The Episcopal Church is in communion with the See of Canterbury, upholding and propagating the historic Faith and Order as set forth in the Book of Common Prayer; and be it further
Resolved, That the 75th General Convention join with the Archbishop of Canterbury, the primates, and the Anglican Consultative Council in making a commitment to the vision of interdependent life in Christ, characterized by forbearance, trust, and respect, and commend the Windsor Report and process as a means of deepening our understanding of that commitment; and be it further
Resolved, That as an expression of interdependence, the Presiding offices of both Houses work in partnership with the churches of the Anglican Communion to explore ways by which there might be inter-Anglican consultation and participation on Standing Commissions of the General Convention of The Episcopal Church.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Columbus, 2006 (New York: General Convention, 2007), p. 338. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Special Commission on the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Special Legislative Committee |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Special Legislative Committee presented its Report #1 on Resolution A159 (Commitment to Interdependence in the Anglican Communion) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A159)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 75th General Convention of The Episcopal Church reaffirm the abiding commitment of The Episcopal Church to the fellowship of churches that constitute the Anglican Communion, and seek to live into the highest degree of communion possible; and be it further
Resolved, That the 75th General Convention reaffirm the descriptive Preamble of our church’s Constitution that states that The Episcopal Church is in “communion with the See of Canterbury, upholding and propagating the historic Faith and Order as set forth in the Book of Common Prayer;” and be it further
Resolved, That the 75th General Convention join with the Archbishop of Canterbury, the primates, and the Anglican Consultative Council in making a commitment to the vision of interdependent life in Christ, and commends Sections A and B of the Windsor Report as a means of deepening our understanding of that commitment; and be it further
Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Constitution and Canons, as an expression of this interdependence, make provision for persons from other Provinces of the Anglican Communion to serve with voice but not vote on each of the Standing Commissions of the General Convention of The Episcopal Church.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 75th General Convention of The Episcopal Church reaffirm the abiding commitment of The Episcopal Church to the fellowship of churches that constitute the Anglican Communion, and seek to live into the highest degree of communion possible; and be it further
Resolved, That the 75th General Convention reaffirm the
descriptivePreamble of Our church’s Constitution that
states that The Episcopal Church is in “a
constituent member of the Anglican Communion, a fellowship within the One,
Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, of those duly constituted Dioceses,
Provinces, and regional Churches in communion with the See of Canterbury,
upholding and propagating the historic Faith and Order as set forth in the Book
of Common Prayer;” and be it further
Resolved, That the 75th General Convention join with the Archbishop
of Canterbury, the primates, and the Anglican Consultative Council in making a
commitment to the vision of interdependent life in Christ, characterized by
forbearance, trust, and respect, and commends the ideal
expressed in Sections A and B of the Windsor Report as a means of deepening
our understanding of that commitment; and be it further
Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Constitution and
Canons, as an expression of this interdependence,
the Presiding Officers of both Houses work in partnership with the churches
of the Anglican Communion to explore ways by which there might be
inter-Anglican consultation and participation on
make provision for persons from other Provinces of the Anglican
Communion to serve with voice but not vote on each of theStanding
Commissions of the General Convention of The Episcopal Church.
Deputy Eastwood of California moved to amend the resolution.
Proposed Amendment:
In the first resolve clause, after the word “possible” insert the words “consistent with the historic, separate, and independent status of the churches comprising the Anglican Communion.”
Deputy Renton of California moved the previous question on the amendment and the main motion.
A vote was taken to end debate on the amendment and the main motion.
Motion defeated
Deputy Johnson of Minnesota moved the previous question on the amendment.
A vote was taken to end debate on the amendment.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on the amendment.
Motion defeated
Amendment defeated
The President, at the request of Deputy Crump of Tennessee, and hearing no objection from the floor, accepted the capitalization of “The” whenever it precedes “Episcopal Church.”
Deputy Lehman of California moved to amend the resolution.
Proposed Amendment:
In the third resolve clause, after the word “trust” insert the word “autonomy.”
Deputy Hart of Pennsylvania moved the previous question on the amendment.
A vote was taken to terminate debate on the amendment.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on the amendment.
Motion defeated
Amendment defeated
Deputy Kilpatrick of Ohio moved the previous question on the main motion.
A vote was taken to terminate debate on the main motion.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on Resolution A159 as amended.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #41)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Special Legislative Committee presented its Report #8 on HD Message #41 on Resolution A159 (Commitment to Interdependence in the Anglican Communion) and moved concurrence.
The Bishop of New York moved an amendment.
Proposed Amendment:
In the first resolve clause after the word “possible,” add “consistent with the historic separate and independent status of the churches comprising the Anglican Communion.” In the second resolve clause after “Book of Common Prayer,” add “with the understanding that decisions by other Provinces and Primates of the Anglican Communion do not affect the legal identity of The Episcopal Church.”
The Chair ruled to vote on the two parts of the amendment separately.
A vote was taken on the first resolve amendment.
Motion carried
Amendment adopted
The vote was taken on the second resolve amendment.
Motion carried
Amendment adopted
Bishop Barbara Harris moved an amendment.
Proposed Amendment:
In the last resolve clause, end the Resolution after “inter-Anglican consultation.”
The question was called.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on the amendment.
Motion defeated
Amendment defeated
A vote was taken on Resolution A159 as amended.
Motion carried
The House adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #141)
[Editor's Note: Floor action in the House of Bishops was recorded as "The House concurred with amendment" in the Journal (p. 186) but has been changed to "The House adopted with amendment" in this publication to reflect the pending need for concurrence in the House of Deputies.]
House of Deputies
The Chair of the House of Deputies Special Legislative Committee recommended a Committee of Conference for Resolution A159 (Commitment to Interdependence in the Anglican Communion) and Resolution A166 (Anglican Covenant Development Process).
The Parliamentarian explained the process for a Committee of Conference.
The Vice-President, under authority of Rule 48, appointed Deputy Mack of Dallas and Deputy Kuhr of Montana as representatives from the House of Deputies to the Committee of Conference. They were excused to proceed to the House of Bishops.
Special Order of Business
The House of Deputies Committee on Dispatch of Business moved a Special Order to consider Resolution A159 (Commitment to Interdependence in the Anglican Communion) as the first order of business for the evening session.
Motion carried
Special Order adopted
The House of Deputies Special Legislative Committee presented its Report #15 on HB Message #141 on Resolution A159 (Commitment to Interdependence in the Anglican Communion) and moved adoption of a substitute.
Committee Substitute:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 75th General Convention of The Episcopal Church reaffirm the abiding commitment of The Episcopal Church to the fellowship of churches that constitute the Anglican Communion and seek to live into the highest degree of communion possible; and be it further
Resolved, That the 75th General Convention reaffirm that The Episcopal Church is in communion with the See of Canterbury, upholding and propagating the historic Faith and Order as set forth in the Book of Common Prayer; and be it further
Resolved, That the 75th General Convention join with the Archbishop of Canterbury, the primates, and the Anglican Consultative Council in making a commitment to the vision of interdependent life in Christ, characterized by forbearance, trust, and respect, and commend the Windsor Report and process as a means of deepening our understanding of that commitment; and be it further
Resolved, That as an expression of interdependence, the Presiding offices of both Houses work in partnership with the churches of the Anglican Communion to explore ways by which there might be inter-Anglican consultation and participation on Standing Commissions of the General Convention of The Episcopal Church.
Deputy Tuohy of Chicago moved to amend the resolution.
Proposed Amendment:
In the third resolve clause, make the following changes: After the words “General Convention” add the words “in response to the Windsor Report.” Replace the word “interdependent” with the words “our shared.” After the word “Commend” delete the words “the Windsor Report and.” After the word “process” delete the words “as a means of deepening” and add the words “of engaging in dialogue and reflection that deepens.” In the fourth resolve clause, replace the word “interdependent” with the words “our commitment to the Anglican Communion.”
Deputy King of Western New York moved the previous question.
A vote was taken to terminate debate.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on the amendment.
Motion defeated
Amendment defeated
The President announced that the time for debate had expired.
A vote was taken on substitute Resolution A159.
Motion carried
Substitute resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #174)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Special Legislative Committee presented its Report #14 on HD Message #174 on Resolution A159 (Commitment to Interdependence in the Anglican Communion) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #260)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, June 21.
| Report Reference: | Special Commission on the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion, Reports to the 75th General Convention, 2006, p. 407. |
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| Abstract: | The 75th General Convention reaffirms its commitment to the Anglican Communion. |